Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Light Vessels, Fire Floats, Floating Cranes, Floating Docks & Other Non-Navigability-Primary Vessels (HS 890590) totaled $4.4M in August 2026.
Importers of Light Vessels, Fire Floats, Floating Cranes, Floating Docks & Other Non-Navigability-Primary Vessels paid $76K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.87% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Light Vessels, Fire Floats, Floating Cranes, Floating Docks & Other Non-Navigability-Primary Vessels imports of $2.5M in August 2026 ran 52% below the year-to-date monthly average of $5.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataVessels whose primary function is not navigation — including light vessels, fire floats, floating cranes, and floating docks — are split at the 10-digit level between floating docks (8905901000) and all other such vessels (8905905000). Turkey and Canada are the leading US import sources for this heading, supplying a range of marine infrastructure and support equipment used in port operations, salvage, and firefighting. Classification turns on whether navigability is incidental to the vessel's main operational purpose, making this heading a frequent point of customs inquiry for specialized marine equipment.
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A floating crane is classified under 8905905000 when the floating hull is integral to the unit's function and the crane is not separately identifiable as the principal article. If the crane component dominates and the float is merely a support base, classification under Chapter 84 machinery headings may be appropriate. This is a common classification dispute — a licensed customs broker or binding ruling from CBP is advisable.
These structures typically require standard CBP vessel entry documentation, and large floating docks may also need Army Corps of Engineers permits for placement in US navigable waters. Unlike cargo vessels, they do not require a Certificate of Documentation from the US Coast Guard unless they will be operated commercially in US waters.
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Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 8905
Subheading 890590 · $4.4M of $27.4M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8905901000 | Floating Docks | $1.6M | 3.10% | 23.95% | $49K |
| 8905905000 | Vessels, NESOI | $378K | 7.07% | 80.67% | $27K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8905905000 | Vessels, NESOI | $3.0M |
| 8905901000 | Floating Docks | $1.3M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $52.0M of Light Vessels, Fire Floats, Floating Cranes, Floating Docks & Other Non-Navigability-Primary Vessels and exported $34.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Canada and Cabo Verde together take 82% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
50.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.87% of imports for consumption.